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Conjectures and refutations

the growth of scientific knowledge

Book • 1962

de Launay Marc B.

Karl Popper's "Conjectures and Refutations" is a collection of essays that explores his philosophy of science and its implications for knowledge and social progress.

Popper argues that scientific knowledge is not based on verification but on falsification, meaning that theories are tested by attempting to disprove them.

He emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and the willingness to revise or abandon theories in the face of contradictory evidence.

Popper's work has had a profound impact on the philosophy of science and its application to other fields, such as social science and political philosophy.

His emphasis on critical thinking and open inquiry remains highly relevant in today's world.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by

Jasmine Sun

in a discussion about the impact of text-based cultures on scientific progress and the philosophies of Popper and Deutsch.

🌻 infinite cornucopia (ft. mills baker)

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Ben Chugg

when discussing his engagement with Popper's and Deutsch's philosophies.

#81 - What Does Critical Rationalism Get Wrong? (w/ Kasra)

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Ben Chugg

as the book being discussed chapter by chapter throughout a series of podcast episodes.

#80 (C&R Series, Chap. 7) - Dare to Know: Immanuel Kant and the Enlightenment

Mentioned by

Brett Hall

in relation to his views on the growth of knowledge and the limits of scientific understanding.

Ep 58 Ch 18 "The Beginning" Part 1

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Eboo Patel

in the context of his discussion of intellectual pluralism and the importance of challenging one's own worldview.

From Wokeness to Pluralism: A New Vision for Universities with Eboo Patel | Ep 24

Mentioned as one of the authors to read for further understanding of critiques of instrumentalism.

Philosophers vs. Physicists

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Ben Chugg

as they are doing another episode of the Conjectures and Reputations series.

#89 (C&R, Chap 6) - Berkeley vs Newton: The Battle Over Gravity

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Brett Hall

in reference to the theme of ignorance and knowledge, citing the beginning part of the book.

Ep 243: In praise of ignorance - the podcast. With Liberty Fitz-Claridge

Mentioned by

Gregory Sadler

as the author of the article "Towards A Rational Theory Of Tradition", which the lecture discusses.

Karl Popper, Towards A Rational Theory Of Tradition - Tasks Of Social Science And Theory

Referenced in the episode for containing Popper’s writing about induction.

Episode 108: AI and Obedience (with Dan Gish)

Mentioned by

Vaden Masrani

as a book that his podcast covered, and which took four years to complete.

Episode 95: On Morality, Moralizing, and Elephant Jockeys (Round Table)

Mentioned by

Brett Hall

in the context of John Horgan's criticisms, discussing Horgan's focus on Popper's personality rather than his ideas.

Ep 61 Ch 18 "The Beginning" Part 2

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